2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV

　　

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review

byBrian WongSenior Reviews Editor

　　Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

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　　Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the News Editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

　　The Hyundai Ioniq 5 enters its second model year with a few small changes but mostly sticks to its highly successful formula. This electric small crossover SUV joined the brand's smaller Kona Electric last year and will spawn a sedan counterpart, the Ioniq 6, this year as well. Distinctive retro-themed styling helps the Ioniq 5 stand out at first, and thankfully there's plenty of substance to back it up. The crossover is comfortable and fun to drive and packed with technology, and it offers EPA-estimated range of more than 300 miles in some trims.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV Insights

Trim:IONIQ 5 SE Standard Range

　　SE Standard Range 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $41,450 MSRPSE 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $45,500 MSRPSEL 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $47,450 MSRPSE 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) - $49,000 MSRPSEL 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $50,950 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $52,600 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) - $56,500 MSRP

　　

Range

　　220 miles

　　EPA Estimated Range

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 187 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

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EV Battery Warranty

　　10 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　6.3 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

　　Complimentary Charging Offer

　　Restrictions: This program is a charging agreement between Hyundai Motor America and Electrify America. Customers who purchase a new IONIQ 5 will receive 2 years of complimentary 30-minute DC fast charging or 60-minute Level 2 charging on the Electrify America network. Complimentary charging expires 2 years from the date of purchase. Offer is non-transferable. See your participating dealer for details.

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$64/mo

　　IONIQ 5

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　SUV Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　For 2023, a battery heating system is now standard for all models instead of only all-wheel-drive versions, and a battery preconditioning function is newly available. It prepares the battery for faster charging if an EV fast charger is set as a destination in the navigation system. Towing capacity grows from 1,650 pounds to 2,300 pounds for all models with the larger extended-range battery. AWD models also get 10 more miles of estimated range, up to 266 miles, and they're slightly more efficient as well. EV enthusiasts pining for an N-branded performance version of the Ioniq 5 will have to wait a bit longer, it seems. That vehicle was rumored to appear for 2023, but the latest info suggests it won't come out until the 2024 model year.

　　There are a few minor drawbacks to Hyundai's Ioniq 5, but on the whole it's a great pick for an electric SUV. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to get our full report on its performance, real-world range and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Great

　　8.3

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the IONIQ 5 drive? The Ioniq 5 is an easy EV to get acquainted with and makes a great daily driver. With the dual electric-motor setup, which is what we tested, the Ioniq 5 provides excellent traction and smooth and responsive acceleration. In our testing, this AWD Ioniq 5 sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, slightly edging out the Tesla Model Y Long Range (4.8 seconds in our testing). It was also well ahead of a comparable Ford Mustang Mach-E model.

　　Around-town driving is smooth and easy. The amount of regenerative braking — this is where an EV slows down after you let off the accelerator and helps recharge the battery pack — is adjustable, so you can dial in the amount you prefer. The switch to the regular friction brakes is also so smooth that you'll likely never notice. Another pleasant surprise is the Ioniq 5's handling. You can hustle this EV around turns and actually have some fun doing it.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the IONIQ 5? The Ioniq 5 has a supple ride over bumps and ruts in the road. Even the largest imperfections in the road surface don't cause undue jostling or vibrations in the cabin. It's easily one of the most well-composed cars in its class.

　　The front seats are soft and supportive. One of our drivers put in about eight hours of driving and had no complaints. The climate control system works well, and it's easy to keep things nice and comfortable inside the cabin. Plus, the lack of excess noise in the Ioniq 5 means the whirring of the fans is what you'll hear most. Road and tire noise is well hushed, and wind noise only gets noticeable at high speeds.

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